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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement and making payment in the workers’ compensation claim of Matthew Wade.
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INITIATOR: City Attorney, John Ratliff
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Deputy City Attorney, Kelea Fisher
BACKGROUND: This matter involves the workers’ compensation claim of Matthew Wade, a previous employee of the City of Lawton, Streets Department who alleges injuries to his body as a whole for injuries to his right leg, right foot, disfigurement and psychological overlay that occurred on June 13, 2019. Settlement has been reached subject to City Council approval with claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $31,325.00, including $6,265.00 as attorney’s fees.
It was the opinion of the City’s Workers’ Compensation attorney that the award was consistent with the medical evidence.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No. 2022-_______
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Sinking Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Joint Petition settlement and making payment in the pending workers’ compensation claim of Matthew Wade.